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Sunny Sydney apartment near Sydney harbour swap for London 4 weeks or longer May - September 2024
Apartment • Chippendale NSW Australia
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed June 2023
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General overview
‘Winter’ in Sydney is actually sunnier than summer and while temperatures only get up to 17 degrees Celsius it makes it a pleasant time to sightsee (and I have swum at the beach in winter!) We have a sunny apartment within about a 20 minute walk to Sydney Harbour and the city. We had the place completely renovated 2 years ago so everything is new. The apartment block has a rooftop with views right over Sydney and downstairs there’s a gym and sauna. We are in Chippendale which has just been transformed into a trendy suburb with art galleries, bars and eateries. It also has the Norman Foster designed Central Park housing and retail complex. We are central to the university precinct with UTS, Sydney University, TAFE and private colleges nearby. We are a few minutes walk to Central Station for trains as well as bus and light rail links. A bus to the beach takes about 40 minutes. Or wander down to the harbour and take the walking track around to the Harbour Bridge or Opera House for brekky. It’s all pretty awesome - and I’m not even a tourist!
The space
The kitchen lounge area has full length windows that give you views of a small park next door and lets in plenty of sun in the afternoon. There’s a small curving staircase that takes you down to the bedroom which is flooded in sunlight most of the day. There’s an ensuite bathroom with a shower, toilet and hand basin. Both lounge and bedroom have small balconies but they’re not ideal for sitting out on. If you want to sunbathe best to head to the rooftop or over to the nearby Prince Alfred park swimming pool. Alternatively catch a train to Bondi Beach (or one of the other magnificent Eastern Suburb beaches)
Guest access
We’re on the seventh floor with lift access. The apartment block has full security with security fob entry to the building and our apartment has a deadlock - we’ve never had security issues as we’re seven floors up!
Notes
Sorry, we don’t have a garage or any car parking. We sold our car because we can walk or take public transport to most things. Their are plenty of car shares nearby.
Features
Washer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Gym
Sauna
Balcony
Travel Styles
Long term
Sport and leisure
Foodie
City
Village
Beach
Hiking
Good public transport
Accessibility
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
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Neighbourhood
Chippendale has just been transformed into a vibrant suburb with the new Norman Foster designed Central Park development and the arrival of some excellent new art galleries such as the White Rabbit and Phoenix performance space. They’ve also created Spice Alley, where worker’s cottages have been transformed into small eateries and bars - plus a few super deluxe hotels for the really rich. And being on the edge of the CBD (central business district) you have access to all the entertainment and food that such a cosmopolitan city offers.
Getting to my home
If you’re flying in, take the train from the airport to Central Station. We’re a five minute walk from there. Similarly, most bus and intercity train services arrive at Central.
Nearest airport
Sydney, a 10 minute train trip from our place.
Getting around
There is a major supermarket, an art house cinema and retail shops two minutes walk away in the Central Park complex. Or walk (or take the light rail but it might be slower) into the city for anything you want.
Map of Approximate Location
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Meet for a drink or a coffee. Can show people some of the delightful walks around Sydney harbour.
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Jeannie
We are a lesbian couple from Sydney, Australia. We’ve recently retired from jobs with the State Government of NSW in the justice and health departments. We’re looking at doing a lot more travelling with our preferred destinations London and Europe. We have previously rented our place out through Airbnb so we know what it’s like to be trusting of others and also make sure your property is in tip top condition. We definitely treat other people’s places like our own. And a propos of nothing: we’re both keen runners with a few half marathons under our belts. Very slow ones. We can provide details of the most stunning running and walking areas around Sydney!
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible
"Would like to swap for 4 weeks or more anytime from May till September"
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